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YK61 RZC

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

98,090 mi
Last recorded98,090 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK61 RZC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 98,090 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 98,090 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 93,057 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 89,600 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 82,910 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 77,981 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 72,336 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 68,358 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 65,461 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 62,137 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 56,788 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 43,497 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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YK61 RZC is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2011 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 97,028 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YK61 RZC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 5 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK61 RZC registered?

YK61 RZC is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 September 2011.

Is YK61 RZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK61 RZC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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